Obituaries and Death Notices

Information about current and former Wayne County, Indiana residents and community members who have died. These obituaries are gathered from area funeral homes and other sources.

Robert Hugh Mikesell RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert Hugh Mikesell, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 8, 2019, at Reid Health. Rob was born May 29, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Donald and Betty Foote Mikesell. He was a 1975 graduate of Centerville High School, where he was the Tri-Eastern Conference distance running champion. He continued his […] — (Posted November 8, 2019)

David William Reneau HAGERSTOWN: David William Reneau, 87, a longtime Hagerstown resident, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Brookdale Health Care, where he had resided for the past several weeks. Dave was born in Mays, IN on June 20, 1932 to Clarence and Ethel (McCullum) Reneau and live most of his life in Wayne County. Dave was a […] — (Posted November 8, 2019)

Robert Royston Robert Royston, age 85, passed away at Forest Park Health Campus on November 6, 2019. He was born December 9, 1933, to Helen Royston in Richmond, Indiana. Robert, fondly known as Bobby, was considered the Jigsaw puzzle expert. Bobby graduated in 1953, from Richmond High School where he was a member of the 1952 undefeated […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Ed York RICHMOND, Ind. – Ed York, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Reid Health surrounded by his family. Born December 2, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Zack and Helen Wilkinson York, Ed was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He retired from J.M. Hutton […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Joe Rasnick Joe Rasnick, age 78, of Laurel, Indiana died Saturday, October 19, 2019, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, following a brief illness. Born July 29, 1941 in Brookville, Indiana he was one of eight children born to the late William Albert & Mary Kathryn (Castle) Rasnick. He worked for over 24 years […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Mary Lou Binnig-Wood Columbus, Ohio – Mary Lou Binnig-Wood, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio, after a long and joyful life. She was born on July 6, 1936 to Herman and Dorothy (Martin) Spencer in Newark, Ohio. She married Neil Thomas Wood on July 13, 1978, in Richmond, Indiana. She moved to […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Davenia Franklin Franklin, Davenia, 66, of Richmond, died Nov. 6 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. Those with any information regarding Davenia’s family are asked to call Doan & Mills Funeral Home at (765) 966-0596. — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Sarah Marie Davidson Sarah Marie Davidson, 41, of Richmond went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2019. The daughter of Harold and Vivian Skinner, Sarah was born in Richmond, Indiana, on February 26, 1978. Sarah enjoyed listening to music, watching television, and spending time with her daughter. Survivors include a daughter, Olivia Vivian May […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Wilma Jean (Longnecker) Baker CAMBRIDGE CITY- Wilma Jean (Longnecker) Baker, 74, passed away peacefully at her home Monday evening November 4, 2019. A daughter of the late Norman and Alice (Johnson) Longnecker, Wilma was born in Cambridge City on October 15, 1945. Wilma and her late husband, Charles, raised their family and lived most of their lives together in […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Susan L. ‘Suzi’ (Knose) Brockman Susan L. Brockman, 65, of Richmond, entered into Heaven on November 2, 2019. She was born in New Castle on April 28, 1954 to Kenneth & Louise (Teffeteller) Knose. Susan was a skilled painter at Ken Co and Zimmer Vans, co-owner of Greensfork Antiques and E Bay Power seller back in the dial-up days. She […] — (Posted November 6, 2019)

Marcia Ann Caskey RICHMOND, Ind. – Marcia Ann Caskey, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, November 4, 2019, at her home. Born November 20, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Richard R. and Edna I. Wilbur Thompson, Marcia lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1969 graduate of Centerville High School. Marcia retired […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Jack J. Jordan EATON, Ohio – Jack J. Jordan, age 77, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 4, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born January 2, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Phillip and Katherine Peters Jordan, Jack was a life-long resident of Preble County, Ohio. He was a 1960 graduate of New […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Wilma Jean (Longnecker) Baker CAMBRIDGE CITY – Wilma Jean (Longnecker) Baker, 74, passed away peacefully at her home Monday evening November 4, 2019. A daughter of the late Norman and Alice (Johnson) Longnecker, Wilma was born in Cambridge City on October 15, 1945. Wilma and her late husband, Charles, raised their family and lived most of their lives together […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Shirley Jean Lakes DUBLIN- Shirley Jean Lakes, 71, passed away Sunday evening November 3, 2019, at her home in Dublin with her children at her side. A daughter of the late Ted and Elizabeth (Berry) Rigney, Shirley was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 23, 1948. Formerly of Forest, Indiana, Shirley has made her home in Dublin since […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Jerry Lee Beers GREENS FORK: Jerry Lee Beers, 84, passed away on November 2, 2019, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born on May 25, 1935 in Greens Fork to Eugene & Elizabeth (Boyd) Beers. He was a 1953 graduate of Greens Fork High School. On June 30, 1957, he married Phyllis Bryan at the […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Blake L. Allen Blake L. Allen, 60, of Cambridge City, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019. He was born on May 5, 1959 in Richmond to Charles and Mildred (Reed) Allen and lived his entire life in this area. Blake was a 1978 graduate of Lincoln High School. He enjoyed fishing at Hi-Way Springs, playing basketball and […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Karen J. Wallace On Friday, November 1, 2019, Karen J. Wallace, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the age of 67. Karen was born on December 16, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to W. Eugene and Patricia (Russell) Anthony. She attended Sinclair Community College for Early Childhood Education. She married the love of her […] — (Posted November 4, 2019)

Deloris M. Reece Coning RICHMOND, Ind. – Deloris M. Reece Coning, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 2, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born July 23, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Louis and Clara Wise Douglas, Deloris was a life-long resident of this community. She had been a member of First Church of […] — (Posted November 4, 2019)

Gene V. Wise Gene V. Wise, 67, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Hickory Creek. He was born December 23, 1951 at home near Albany, Kentucky a son of William Kimble and Nina Virginia (Kearney) Wise. Gene attended New Castle Chrysler High School and later completed his GED at age […] — (Posted November 3, 2019)

Rosalie Pollack Glazer Rosalie Pollack Glazer, 93 years of age, longtime resident of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on November 1, 2019. Rosalie was born in Indianapolis on November 6, 1925. She was a member of Beth Boruk and life member of Hadassah. Rosalie is survived by her beloved family, children: Price (Martha) Glazer, Marcee Whalen and Suzanne Glazer; […] — (Posted November 2, 2019)

Thomas Cragg Klute Thomas Cragg Klute, age 99 1/2, died October 27, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri, following a short illness. He was the only child of Forest E. Klute and Florence Cragg Klute. He is survived by his oldest son Robert Klute (Carol Schoeffel), and his daughter Ann Brinker (Ron), and three wonderful grandchildren: Mike Brinker (Elizabeth […] — (Posted November 2, 2019)

Cora Sue “Corkey” Brown Poynter If today you woke up to sunshine, it is because laughter, smiles, and love are shining down on you from Heaven. If it is cloudy or rainy, it is because the tears of a clown are raining down on you to send you her love. Cora Sue (Corkey—the Graphic Clown) Brown Poynter left this Earthly […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

Mary Lurleen Mercer STRAUGHN – Mary Lurleen Mercer, 87, passed away early Friday morning November 1, 2019, at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Thomas E. and Lena M. (Rasner) Ziglar, Mary was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, on December 27, 1931. Mary and her family moved to Indiana in 1939 and […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

William Joseph Warfel ECONOMY: William Joseph Warfel, 49, of Economy, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at IU Methodist Hospital. He was born in Muncie on August 18, 1970 to William R. and Susan (Cronk) Warfel and was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. Bill had been employed in the agricultural industry throughout the area. He was an avid […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

Beverly T. Richardson Beverly T. Richardson, 91, of Richmond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Beverly was born on November 22, 1927, in New Kensington, PA, the daughter of Samuel Edwin and Vyda (Ross) Reynolds. She married Robert Richardson on March 17, 1956, in Richmond and he preceded her […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

Larry Dean McCracken Larry Dean McCracken, age 30, passed away October 31, 2019. He was born February 23rd, 1989, to Trish McCracken (Collins). Larry loved his kids and family with all his heart; he would help anyone he could. Larry’s father, Louie Boswell of Texas just recently came into his life. Larry has left behind his mother; four […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

Wanda June King Wanda June King, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Monday (October 28, 2019) at Golden Living Center. She was born on June 4, 1930 to Edison Lee and Mary Ethel Charles Byrd in Webster, Indiana. Wanda was married to the love of her life, Virgil King, for 63 years before his passing in […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

Donna Sue Hampton 1 John 2:17 tells us “The world and its desires pass away, but the person who does the will of God lives forever.” On Sunday, October 27, 2019, surrounded by family and with Jesus holding her hand, Donna Sue Hampton peacefully departed this life at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana due to complications from surgery. […] — (Posted October 29, 2019)

Charles Lee Weiss Charles Lee Weiss, 76, of Greens Fork, passed Monday, October 28, 2019, at Reid Health. He was born on November 16, 1942, in Wayne County to Ray M. and Jeanette M. (Merkamp) Weiss and lived most of his life in this area. Charlie graduated from Centerville H.S. in 1961 and then served in the Army […] — (Posted October 29, 2019)

Theresa “Terry” Fulton DUBLIN – Theresa “Terry” Fulton, 91, passed away Monday morning October 28, 2019, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late John Melvin and Maxine (Pate) Hayward, Terry was born in Union County, Indiana, on February 25, 1928. She lived most of her life in the Western Wayne community. Terry […] — (Posted October 29, 2019)